Season 1
Season 1 • 2000
0Episodes
1. Rebels With A Cause
Part 1 of a documentary series presenting the flesh-and-blood men behind early American legends examines the political agitation of the early 1770s and a group of loyal British citizens driven to commit treason.
2000-11-27 • 43 min
2. Taking Liberties
Join the first sessions of the Continental Congress and witness the battles of Lexington and Concord, the election of Washington as Commander of the Army, and publication of "Common Sense".
2000-12-04 • 44 min
3. You Say You Want a Revolution?
After undeclared war simmers for a year and peace talks fail, the Declaration of Independence is debated, written, and issued.
2000-12-11 • 43 min
4. A Healthy Consitution
The Founding Fathers face the momentous and monumental task of framing a federal constitution for the 13 states.
2000-12-18 • 44 min
Cast

Edward Herrmann
Narrator

Beau Bridges
Samuel Adams (voice)

James Woods
John Adams (voice)

Peter Coyote
John Hancock (voice) / Thomas Jefferson (voice)

Michael York
Alexander Hamilton (voice) / Thomas Paine (voice)

Randy Travis
James Madison (voice)

Hal Holbrook
Benjamin Franklin (voice)

Burt Reynolds
Patrick Henry (voice)